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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTime is running out to stop the slide to authoritarianism.
The president has attacked virtually every democratic institution in the US when he's felt its actions were unfavorable to his agenda or public appearance. Meanwhile, he pushed traditional US allies away while openly embracing many of the world's most repressive leaders.
These trends have raised concern among top experts on authoritarianism, fascism, and democracy, but they've often said that the robust political system in the US, with its checks and balances and constitutional norms, has prevented Trump from becoming a full-blown authoritarian and doing whatever he wants.
https://www.businessinsider.com/authoritarianism-experts-say-time-running-out-americans-to-stop-trump-2020-2?amp&__twitter_impression=true
leftieNanner
(15,149 posts)They work fine except for the fact that 1/2 half of the Congress is in his pocket (Thanks, Moscow Mitch!) and the DOJ is doing his bidding.
Otherwise, we're absolutely fine.... Oh. Wait.
onecaliberal
(32,894 posts)leftieNanner
(15,149 posts)And we are stuck! Can we create a massive march on Washington? What can we do?
On edit: Go Giants!!
onecaliberal
(32,894 posts)I participate in protests in my city when there are people in the street.
leftieNanner
(15,149 posts)It's not enough.
onecaliberal
(32,894 posts)Shermann
(7,428 posts)Now all the term gets is eye rolls.